companies disclose their performance, let us first explore its definition as well as its significance. Sustainability Reporting: Definition and Significance In essence, sustainability reporting entails “the publication of environmental, social and governance (ESG) information in a comprehensive and strategic manner that reflects the activities and outcomes across these three dimensions of a company’s performance” (SGX Sustainability Reporting Guide, 2011). It seeks to improve the information content
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VANITA YADAV C.V. BAXI CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FAILURE AT SATYAM “Why do you want to quit Satyam,”1 the panel member asked the 30-year-old employee being interviewed. Satyam Computer Services Ltd (“Satyam”) was India’s fourth-largest computer services company; however, many employees had left and applied for new jobs after news of a US$1.4 billion corporate fraud at Satyam became public in December 2008. 2 Satyam’s governance failure had severely shaken its stakeholders and the global business community
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Provide access control. • Assess, harden, and protect network assets. • Provide physical security. • Understand and implement sound risk management. • Provide a sound business continuity/backup plan. Organizational Values • We value our role in the mission of the company. • We value a collaborative work environment. • We value outstanding customer service. • We value professional expertise and development. • We value leadership throughout the organization. • We value accountability
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to thrive as a nation. Now, more than ever, United States policy makers play a drastic role in Homeland Security. The threat of various WMD proliferation is growing exponentially with the numerous technological advancement
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DR.V.MAHALAKSHMI M.L,MBA,Ph.D 7A, CID Quarters, V.K.Iyer Road, Mandaveli – 600 028. karunamaha@yahoo.co.in ; Phone: 95 – 044 – 4281 5557, 24615636, Cell: 98404 60478.98842 51564 Profile: [pic] • Dean, Panimalar Engineering College • 15 Years in the realm of Teaching & Training • 8.11 Years full time Legal Practice in various courts. • Currently guiding 6 research scholars in various universities • Legal consultant for corporate houses • Authored a book
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GOVERNANCE AND QUALITY ASSURANCE Role of ICT in the governance of higher education Mrs. Shankarisankar, M.A.,MPHIL.,M.ED.,MPHIL., HDCA., DMTT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR SRM SCHOOL OF TEACHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SRM UNIVERSITY Abstract The increasing use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has brought changes to teaching and learning at all levels of higher education systems (HES). Across the past twenty years the use of ICT has fundamentally changed the practices and procedures
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Good Name Course Tutor’s Name Date Introduction In recent years, the technology has found a place in almost all aspect of life. Its adoption has revolutionized how most individuals, institutions, and state conduct their operations using social media as a means of communication. This has consequently brought about some improvement to the individual, institution and state way of operation. E-commerce has broadened the market for organization, which in turn has improved the country’s economy
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COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES - I Group I Services (Preliminary Examination) General Studies - Degree standard Objective type - 200 items – 300 Marks UNIT – I - General science : Physics - Universe - General Scientific laws - Scientific instruments - Inventions and discoveries-National scientific laboratories-Science glossary-Mechanics and properties of matter-Physical quantities, standards and units-Force, motion and energy- electricity and Magnetism - electronics & communications - Heat
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Five ICT Essentials for Smart Cities A Whitepaper for Business Executive Summary More than half of the population of the Earth now live in urban areas (United Nations, 2012). Modern cities face many challenges and opportunities because of this. The challenges range from providing a good quality of life for citizens to ensuring appropriate socio-economic development year on year, while the opportunities can be seen in businesses becoming more efficient and innovative, to the reduction of
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American International Journal of Contemporary Research Vol. 2 No. 2; February 2012 CLICO’s Collapse: Poor Corporate Governance Wayne Soverall1 Abstract The corporate collapse on January 30, 2009 of CLICO, the largest conglomerate in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean, is the worst financial shock experienced by the region to date. Today, more than two years later, its devastating effects are still being felt as the government continues to struggle with the bailout to stabilize the financial
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